Baked Clams on the half shell
Eastern seacoast middleneck clams baked with a fresh parsley, grated parmesan and garlic breadcrumb topping 1/2 dozen 9 dozen 14.

Beef Carpaccio 12
Prime beef tenderloin seared extra rare and sliced paper thin, served with capers, roasted red peppers and fresh baby spinach drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette and topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

St. Charles Crab Cakes 12
Premium lump crabmeat hand-formed into patties. drizzled with house mustard aioli sauce. Served on a bed of fresh baby spinach.

Steamed Mussels 9
Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in a spicy red Diavolo or garlic and white wine sauce..

Tuscan Garlic Shrimp 9
Juicy, whole jumbo shrimp sautéed scampi-style in a flavorful fresh garlic and parsley sauce and served on toasted crostini.

Boston Calamari  sm   9  lg  12
Tender, hand-sliced calamari breaded and seasoned, flash-fried and served with home-style horseradish mustard aioli OR. grilled with a garlic and lemon butter sauce.

Sicilian Baked Goat Cheese Dip 9
Creamy imported goat cheese baked with a spicy mix of fresh tomato. garlic, onion and a hint of cilantro served with Italian flatbread.

Flaming Fontinella   8
Imported Fontinella cheese oven broiled, doused with brandy and fresh lemon juice and flamed tableside served with Italian flatbread.

Nonna's Stuffed Eggplant 7
Our family recipe - Thin sliced eggplant rolled and stuffed with seasoned ricotta cheese, fresh asparagus and sun dried tomato, baked and finished with grated Romano cheese.

Our "Soon To Be Famous" Prime Rib Sliders 7
Two savory, thinly-sliced, slow-roasted prime rib sandwiches with melted provolone cheese and sautéed onions served on a pretzel roll.

Grilled Vegetable Platter 7
The taste of summer ~ farm fresh asparagus. zucchini, bell peppers. eggplant and mushrooms drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, dusted with our Chefs famous blend of seasonings and grilled over an open flame.

Taylor Street Sausage & Peppers 7
Little Italy-style grilled Italian sausage, served with onion, roasted red and green peppers and sautéed in garlic and white wine.

Three Cheese French Onion Soup 7
A  flavorful burst of sweet onion, provolone, parmesan and Romano cheeses.

Zia's Pasta Fagioli 7
White cannellini bean soup with finely chopped onion, celery, garlic and a touch of plum tomato.

Bruschetta 6
Fresh vine-ripened plum tomato chopped with garlic and shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. glazed with a sweet balsamic vinegar reduction and served on toasted crostin.i

Cucumber, Onion and Tomato in a red wine vinaigrette 6

Insalata Mista 5
Crisp Romaine lettuce, carrots, radishes, cucumber, tomato, black olives and croutons

Steakhouse selections...Premium Prime Grade Black Angus beef dry aged and charbroiled Our steaks are all procured from corn-fed Angus and Herford breed cattle from Northern Illinois farms, the heart of corn country. We only use the very top Choice and Prime grade meats - the top 10% of the cattle grade. Our steak cuts are hand-selected, aged to perfection, and processed according to our custom house specifications. Our pork is Duroc and Berkshire bred from local farms. It is hand selected for high marbling resulting in juicier, more tender meat.

Six-Hour Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Our House Specialty!(Served on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
Onesti Cut 20 oz. 29     king Cut 16 oz. 24         Queen Cut 12 oz 19

18 oz. Bone-in Ribeye 36          14 oz. New York Strip 29          12 oz. Filet Mignon 29          8 oz. Petite Filet 24

Surf &Turf 12 oz. Lobster Tail... market
Encrust your steak with Bleu Cheese, horseradish or peppercorns... 2 Topped with fresh crabmeat in a reduced butter sauce...4

Our Famous Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Sandwich 14
Tender and delicious prime rib thinly sliced on toasted French bread with horseradish mayonnaise, sautéed onions, melted provolone and waffle fries

fresh Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, potatoes Vesuvio style or waffle cut fried potatoes, seasoned cannellini beans, grilled asparagus, steamed broccoli, honey glazed baby carrots, sautéed spinach, French green beans

House-Favorite Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops 26
An amazing dish! Parmesan-crusted Bay scallops wrapped in imported prosciutto, fresh grilled asparagus in a garlic Romano cream sauce served on a bed of linguini

Maple Glazed Salmon 19
Fresh water salmon pan roasted and brushed with a slightly sweet maple glaze and served with sautéed spinach

Tilapia alla Romana 18
Light and flaky, broiled with fresh plum tomato, a touch of garlic white wine and artichoke hearts served with steamed broccoli

Act  V The Other White Meats...

Vitella Onesti 28
Ron's Favorite - Tender veal sautéed with garlic, white wine, olive oil, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes and fresh asparagus in a white wine and garlic sauce

Old Neighborhood Pork Chops 26
Two succulent. juicy, bone-in chops grilled to perfection and served with a mushroom brandy sauce. The way my uncle used to make them!

Vitella al Vino 26
Tender veal medallions sautéed in a wild mushroom and .Marsala wine sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus

Polio al Grand Marnier 18
Unique and delicious! Breast of chicken stuffed with fontinella cheese and prosciutto roasted in Grand Harmer orange sauce served on a bed of sautéed spinach

Polio alla Pompei 16
Juicy, boneless breast of chicken sautéed with olive oil, white wine, garlic cloves and fresh peas served with Vesuvio potatoes

Rigatoni al Polio, Pesto e Pomodoro 18
Rigatoni tossed with chicken and a fresh basil and garlic sauce finished with sun-dried tomatoes

Orecchiette alla Pugliese 16
Petite pasta shells with light olive oil. garlic and sautéed broccoli

Gnocchi alla Vodka 16
Melt-in-your-mouth, hand rolled potato pasta in a homemade pink vodka and garlic sauce

Ziti Fiorentina 14
Like Grandma used to make on Sundays... Small tubular pasta with fresh tomato, basil, olive oil and garlic

Creamy Imported European risotto cooked to the perfect al dente consistency and texture al Mare... Specialty of the house! ...Lobster tail, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari and fresh pomodoro sauce 32  alla Pascoli...Imported Tuscany Porcini mushroom...a rare dish in any Italian restaurant! 24 alla Columbus... Shrimp, fresh plum tomato and basil 22
Prima Vera... Asparagus, mushroom, zucchini, broccoli, red & green peppers 18